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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1919

Page

5

Eleven Divorces Granted In Superior Court Yesterday

Judge William M. Matthie granted eleven divorce petitions in the Superior Court yesterday. The actions involve Gillan Luckner Phillips and Charles W. Phillips of Bridgeport on desertion claims dating from 1913. Custody awarded to the mothers for two children in that suit. Other cases include John Stryker of Keyport versus Helen T. Stryker for desertion since 1913, Elizabeth White and Milton White on cruelty and adultery, Julia Csik of Bridgeport versus Joseph Csik for cruelty, Kiss change of name sought, J Alleges desertion in multiple petitions, and Eleanor Wilson Grant versus Sheridan Grant with desertion claims. Judge Curtis heard motions but did not alter several previous decisions.

William M. Matthie Superly Gillan Luckner Phillips Sty Charles W. Phillips Bridgeport Ays Lillian M Charles’ W. Junior John Stryker Keyport N. du Fcom Helen Joseph Csik Marges Pieannette — Bentsen Westport Thomas ‘Bentsen Jon Nary Oma Hager James J. Sullivan Geport Samy Laura Sridgeport Froms Jobmith Gince Childre Bertha Cohn Benson Stamford Arthur Harold Benson Newernélty Rere William Pettigrew Elizabeth Jane ‘Pettigrew Belfast Ireland Idudgs Howard J. Curtis

Summer Outings Planned by City Churches for Mothers and Children

Churches in City join Community Service to fund two summer outings for mothers and children. Proceeds from a Sunday collection across Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish groups will cover expenses. First trip on July 7 departs City Bridgeport Town Line at 1 20 PM returning at 6 30 PM. Lunch aboard ship, meals at city hall green, amusements, and trolley fares provided. Other groups will invite participants on subsequent days.

Unity Service Commission Albert EL Lavery Service Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Ity Hall Catholic Charitable’ Bureau Charity, Organization, Society Ecreation Bureau Health and Charity Departments

Traffic committee reports limited action on comprehensive plan

The Common Council passed the jitney ordinance at the meeting as part of the traffic commission report. Other provisions await review by the Ordinance, Streets and Sidewalks, and Miscellaneous committees. Aldermen and police agree the new jitney rule guiding drivers on prescribed routes may ease congestion.

E Common Council Walter B. Lashar George Meames William E. Seeley Hie Board of Aldermen Orer Board of Aldermen Afi Department Police Department

Gorsen Hearing Rescheduled For July First

The Gorsen hearing before Referee John W Banks is set to resume July 1 unless delay arises from New York attorneys. The session will address the trustee James T Staples petition regarding the report and receivers’ actions. Attorney Harry Holyert represents the parties.

Tames T- Staples Nless

Four Infantrymen Killed in Battle Near Souchan Mine

Washington reports four members of the Thirty-first Infantry were killed and two wounded while rescuing five American soldiers captured by Bolsheviks near Souchan mine. Second Lieutenant Albert F. P. Ward and Corporal Jesse M. Read among the fallen. Corporal George A. W. Jenson and Private Clarence G. Crail wounded, condition undetermined.

Washington Thirty-first Infantry Res Souchan Mine William &. Graves

Hines Forecasts Boost in Freight Charges

Washington dispatch reports General Hines indicated sharp increases in freight rates may be necessary to wind up government railroad control after the week past. He signaled the need for higher charges to ensure U.S. homeward movement and financial stability following the wartime policy.

HINES Washington General Hines

Ansonia Strike Ends as Workers Accept Pay Increase

Ansonia June 27 Most employees at the American Brass company have resumed positions and mills are nearly fully operating. Fewer than 500 remain out, some having left the city. Five strikers’ committee members are back at work. Skilled workers unhappy with a 19 cent hourly raise are talking with mill officials and expect a settlement.

Ansonia The American Brass

Ansonia Teens Held on Alleged Burglary Charge

Ansonia youths Harry Blarci and John Borlotta both under 18 are held on $1000 bonds in the local police court after being bound over to the Superior Court. They are accused of burglarizing the home of rant Cummings and stealing money and thrift stamps, though both deny the charge.

Ansonia Harry Blarci John Borlotta Superior Court Rant Cummings

Commissioners Hear and Administratrix Claim

Judge Paul L. Miller of the Probate Court heard the claim of Mire Jain Tr. Tayddy administratrix of the estate of Charles A. Conlin of New York who died September 1918. The first hearing was held yesterday in the county court house. Mrs Lydd seeks 2000 dollars for services rendered.

Paul L. Miller Mire Jain Tr. Tayddy Charles A. Conlin New York

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